Practice Development Assistant (HCA)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare assistant, who is keen to share their knowledge and skills with other care staff in the locality.

We are looking to appoint a health care assistant who has a passion for palliative and end of life care and education, and a commitment to developing others within the locality.The role is mainly based at the hospice, however regular travel to support staff in the hospital, community settings, and care homes is required, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a car insured for business use is essential.

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

A warm and welcoming working environment,35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays,increasing with length of service,Contributary pension scheme, Free car parking, Subsidised lunches, Cycle to Work Scheme, Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts, On demand GP, Westfield Health - Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, A range of Wellbeing initiatives.

Existing membership of the NHS pension scheme may be transferable to this post, if contributions have been made within the last 12 months.

Main duties of the job

In the role you will participate in, and where indicated, lead on the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of palliative and end of life care education. You will also participate in role modelling work with staff in their clinical settings, and the practice development of clinical services through audit, research, education, and management, and provide leadership to junior team members, providing opportunities for their professional development.

Role profiles are attached however we welcome an informal discussion with you prior to application and invite you to make an appointment to view our building and facilities. Appointments can be made by contacting the HR team by email or telephone.

Our team typically work 9am-5pm Monday to Friday however flexibility is required to hold sessions/meetings outside these hours with prior agreement. The available roles are:1 x WTE Practice Development Assistants (37 hours per week), salary £22,896 £26,158 per annum. Applications are welcome for job shares or other variation on hours.

How to apply

In the first instance please contact us to discuss the role further and to have a look around our facilities, then you will be asked to submit an application via NHS jobs or our application form. We can be contacted via 01942 525566 or hr@wlh.org.uk

Closing date: 29/01/2025

Interview Date: w/c 10/02/2025

About us

Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983. We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

The Hospice is a wonderful place to work. Our staff are our greatest asset providing the very highest standard of care. All our teams are all part of the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be. We have achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, are at the heart of everything we do.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.

Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) check.

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Employer details

Employer name

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Address

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

Employer's website

https://www.wlh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Address

Wigan & Leigh Hospice

Kildare Street

Hindley

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN2 3HZ

Employer's website

https://www.wlh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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